Recall 01V-189
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 to 2001 Sterling Acterra: Service brakes, air (controls, pedals and linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-189
- Reported
- June 14, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 4,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
The risk
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 2000 to 2001